Hegseth Announces New Required Pentagon Testosterone Tests: Who It Impacts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will now require annual testosterone deficiency screenings for active-duty service members aged 30 and older. This initiative, integrated into periodic health assessments, includes offering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Hegseth framed the new requirement as a strategic effort to ensure troops remain on the leading edge of lethality. The program specifically targets the health and performance of older war fighters within the military's active-duty ranks.